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The missing or altered X chromosome of Turner syndrome causes errors during fetal development and other developmental problems after birth â short stature, ovarian failure and learning disabilities. Physical characteristics and health complications that arise from the chromosomal error vary greatly.
The genetic cause of Turner syndrome. A girl with Turner syndrome only has one normal X sex chromosome, rather than the usual two (XX). Everyone is born with 23 pairs of chromosomes. One pair of chromosomes â the sex chromosomes â determines the baby's gender. One sex chromosome comes from the father and the other comes from the mother.